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Event: RESIST! Join the Launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion: A LinkedIn Live Event
Here, Dr. Kirk Adams and the Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion (ISDI) invite you to the public launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, a free LinkedIn Live event on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern). Writing against a backdrop of dismantled programs, disappearing funding, and practitioners left working in isolation, Adams argues that the answer to this moment is not retreat but community, and organizes the Coalition around a single-word theme: RESIST. Resist fear. Resist division. Resist isolation. And resist the idea that the work of inclusion belongs to any one organization or any one movement.
The hour is built as an open Ask Us Anything conversation rather than a presentation, with candid questions welcome on the Coalition itself, the future of DEIA work, accessibility, belonging, organizational change, and leadership. Joining Adams are ISDI board chair Joseph Marth, board members Barbara Deane, Effenus Henderson, Amelia Ransom, and Constance Engelstad, and community advisors Jacob Davidson, Alexandra Matthiesen, and Terry Loving. The launch also opens Founding Membership in the Coalition, giving early members a hand in shaping it from the start plus access to a growing national network of leaders, resources, and cross-sector collaboration. Practitioners, executives, nonprofit and government leaders, educators, disability advocates, community organizers, ERG leaders, and students are all invited to bring their questions, their experiences, and a colleague or a friend.
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News 📰️
1.) This Is Your Invitation: Help Build a Community Where Everyone Belongs | DrKirkAdams.com | July 30, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI), announced the upcoming launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion on the Circle platform. The initiative aims to unite diverse groups for inclusion, accessibility, and shared leadership, addressing the isolation and pressures many community members face. Support is being sought via GoFundMe to help complete the launch.
2.) We Are Stronger Together. Join the Circle. | DrKirkAdams.com | July 21, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI), announces the creation of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, aiming to unite advocates from diverse backgrounds. The initiative seeks funding to build a digital platform for collaboration, resource-sharing, and mentoring across sectors.
3.) We Can’t Wait for Someone Else to Build the Future | DrKirkAdams.com | July 16, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion, announces the launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion, a national online community platform to connect and support DEIAB practitioners, leaders, and advocates as efforts face rollback nationwide. Initial fundraising of $1,000 has been contributed toward a $20,000 goal to develop digital infrastructure and programming.
4.) Resistance Starts With Action — One Step at a Time | DrKirkAdams.com | July 15, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, addresses challenges facing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice movements, emphasizing that persistent setbacks can erode momentum and morale. Adams calls for community-driven collaboration and the launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion on August 3 to bolster resilience and collective action.
5.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview With Daria Marmer, Founder, Cookie Voice Recipes | DrKirkAdams.com | July 8, 2026
Dr. Kirk Adams interviews Daria Marmer, founder of Cookie Voice Recipes, a voice-first cooking app designed for blind and low-vision cooks. Marmer describes how she built the iOS app using AI tools like Codex and Claude, allowing users to pull in any recipe and get spoken answers about steps and ingredients. The app offers a free version, with an AI-powered tier at $3.99/month or $30/year, and an Android version is planned.
6.) Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview With Brandy Schantz, Author, Living Chronic | DrKirkAdams.com | July 7, 2026
Brandy Schantz, a former U.S. Army intelligence officer, discusses her journey with Crohn’s disease, drug-induced lupus, and generalized dysautonomia with Dr. Kirk Adams. Her upcoming book, “Living Chronic: Conversations That Changed Me, Lessons That Saved Me,” is built around lessons from her podcast and covers the realities of chronic illness and the importance of self-advocacy. The episode touches on disability issues, the impact on caregivers, and increasing disability rates since COVID.
Featured Events 📅️
August 3, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America
10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.
August 6, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.
August 7, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.
August 8, 2026 | Creative AI Tools | Technology User Group At The Maryland State Library For The Blind And Print Disabled
7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
The Technology User Group (TUG) will be showcasing a plethora of creative AI tools: think of it as a digital playground where imagination takes center stage. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be all over the headlines, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, you’ll see just how surprisingly fun and easy it can be to experiment with these tools yourself. During our presentation, we’ll spotlight a variety of technologies that spark creativity, inspire new ideas, and help you express your own talents in fresh ways. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already dabbling, this session will entertain, surprise, and maybe even ignite a new hobby.
August 10, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.
September 1, 2026 | RESIST! Join the Launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion: A LinkedIn Live Event | DrKirkAdams.com
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
There are moments in history when simply holding the line is not enough. This is one of those moments. Across the country, organizations, educators, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, advocates, and community leaders who believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are facing unprecedented challenges. Programs are being dismantled. Funding is disappearing. Professionals are feeling isolated. Too many people who have dedicated their lives to building stronger, more inclusive communities are wondering where to turn next.
August 11, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.
August 12, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America
1:31 PM PT, 2:31 PM MT, 3:31 PM CT, 4:31 PM ET, 8:31 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.
August 13, 2026 | How Can Employers Better Recruit & Retain College Talent with Disabilities? | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability explores how employers can reach one of the most overlooked talent pools—college students and recent graduates with disabilities—with a practical look at accessible recruiting, meaningful campus connections, and retaining new hires once they are on board.
August 13, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.
August 14, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.
August 14, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD’s EnAble Learning Office Hours give HR, talent development, and DEI leaders a 45-minute walkthrough of the on-demand disability training platform. In-house experts cover Disability 101 content, accommodations, ADA frameworks, neurodiversity and mental-health modules, and how the platform supports manager effectiveness, retention, and workplace culture.
August 17, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America
10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.
August 20, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Everyday Accessibility Mistakes | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members covering the most common accessibility missteps organizations make and how to avoid them. Access is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive briefings on accessible practice.
August 20, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.
August 21, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.
August 24, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.
August 25, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
August 25, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.
August 26, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.
August 27, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.
August 31, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America
10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.
September 3, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.
September 4, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.
September 7, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.
September 8, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.
September 9, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.
September 10, 2026 | Virtual Career Fair | National Organization on Disability
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
The National Organization on Disability hosts a free virtual career fair connecting disability-inclusive employers with job-ready candidates, giving students and hiring teams alike the tools and direct access to succeed at inclusive recruitment.
September 10, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.
September 14, 2026 | Leadership Council Open House | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free open house, the National Organization on Disability introduces its Leadership Council—a community of companies advancing disability inclusion in the workplace—and the partnership opportunities available to organizations ready to turn intention into measurable results.
September 14, 2026 | Leadership Council Open House | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 45-minute virtual open house introducing the NOD Leadership Council, a community of companies including JP Morgan Chase, L’Oreal USA, and Toyota North America that work to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. Senior HR leaders meet NOD’s Disability Inclusion Specialists, hear about 2026 membership benefits, and learn how to scale inclusion efforts.
September 14, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America
10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.
September 15, 2026 | Leadership Insights: Disability Inclusion Dialogues | National Organization on Disability
9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET
A 90-minute virtual peer-focused discussion for senior-level NOD Leadership Council members on disability inclusion and workforce retention. The session features insights from Candee Chambers, Director of the Office of Public Liaison at the U.S. Department of Labor, who joins industry leaders to address strategic retention challenges.
September 17, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.
September 18, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.
September 21, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.
September 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
September 22, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.
September 23, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.
September 24, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America
1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.
September 28, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America
10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.
October 1, 2026 | Technology and the Disability Experience | National Organization on Disability
The National Organization on Disability convenes leaders from business, technology, and advocacy at its Times Center gathering in New York to explore how emerging technologies—including AI, extended reality, and smart devices—are reshaping accessibility and the future of disability inclusion in the workforce.
October 1, 2026 | Technology and the Disability Experience | National Organization on Disability
NOD’s annual in-person event in New York City brings together business, technology, and advocacy leaders to explore how AI, extended reality, and smart devices are reshaping accessibility and workforce inclusion. The evening at the Times Center features a tech showcase, panel discussions, an award ceremony, and live entertainment.
October 9, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.
October 9, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD’s EnAble Learning Office Hours give HR, talent development, and DEI leaders a 45-minute walkthrough of the on-demand disability training platform. In-house experts cover Disability 101 content, accommodations, ADA frameworks, neurodiversity and mental-health modules, and how the platform supports manager effectiveness, retention, and workplace culture.
October 27, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
November 19, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Practices for Accessible Virtual Meetings | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members focused on practical, hands-on strategies for making virtual meetings more inclusive and accessible to all participants. The full briefing is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive members-only sessions.
November 24, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
December 17, 2026 | CEO Office Hours: Looking Back/Looking Forward | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In a free, year-end CEO Office Hours led by Beth Sirull, the National Organization on Disability reflects on milestones in disability inclusion and looks ahead to the strategies that will shape the coming year.
December 17, 2026 | CEO Office Hours: Looking Back/Looking Forward | National Organization on Disability
10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
NOD President and CEO Beth Sirull hosts a 45-minute virtual CEO Office Hours for a year-end reflection on disability inclusion milestones and a preview of the strategies shaping the coming year. The informal session invites participants to connect directly with Sirull and discuss what will drive greater impact in 2027.
December 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley
11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.
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Advocate, Leader and Keynote Speaker on Disability Inclusion & Leadership
Leading the Way to Accessible Innovation
” Inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage. “
Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI)
Executive Director
Strengthening individual and organizational capability for creating diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Innovative Impact, LLC Consulting
Managing Director
Impactful Workforce Inclusion Starts Here
American Foundation for the Blind
Immediate Past President & CEO
To create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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